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Up next, Kent Covington with today's news.

Air Force One is heading home to Washington this morning, President Trump wrapping up two days

of meetings in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The tone was decidedly warm with Trump receiving a grand red carpet welcome for which

Trump thanked Xi and offered this toast at a state banquet.

I'd now like to raise a glass and propose a toast to the rich and enduring ties between the

American and Chinese people. It's a very special relationship. And I want to thank you again.

This has been an amazing period of time. Thank you, President Xi.

But behind the smiles and handshakes, tensions remained.

Xi Jinping warned President Trump that the U.S. and China could clash over Taiwan, saying the

relationship hangs on how it's handled. Beijing claims the self-ruled island is Chinese property.

On the topic of Iran, Trump says the Chinese leader pledged that his country will not arm Tehran,

and the White House says both leaders also agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon

and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.

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